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Oliver Duane
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Pan-NOx Emissions Litigation
Acting for the Peugeot Citroën DS Lead Defendants in the Pan-NOx Emissions Litigation, the largest group action in English legal history and one of The Lawyer’s ‘Top 20 Cases’ of 2025. The litigation involves more than 1.6 million claimants and claims concerning alleged prohibited defeat devices in diesel vehicles. Christopher was part of the Fountain Court team, led by John Taylor KC and James Cutress KC, including at the lengthy legal issues trial which ran from October 2025 to March 2026.
Stephan v Amazon.com Inc
Acting for Professor Andreas Stephan, the class representative in collective proceedings against Amazon concerning alleged abuses of dominance affecting UK-based merchants. Professor Stephan succeeded in the contested carriage dispute ([2025] CAT 6), the proceedings were subsequently certified ([2025] CAT 42), and Christopher also acted (with Kieron Beal KC) in successfully resisting Amazon’s subsequent opt-in application.
Matchroom Boxing Ltd v Boxxer Ltd and Sky UK Ltd
Acting (with John Mehrzad KC) for Sky UK in a commercial dispute in the professional boxing industry arising from the move of a leading British boxer from Matchroom to Boxxer and Sky Sports. The claim concerns matching rights, restrictive covenants and alleged induced breaches of contractual rights.
Harrop v Skipton Building Society
Acted (with Giles Wheeler KC) for the successful Respondent in the Court of Appeal in a challenge to the settlement of a Plevin-type undisclosed commission claim under s.140A of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and gave important guidance on settlement agreements, the regulatory redress regime and s.140A ([2024] EWCA Civ 1106).
Artcrafts International SpA v MOU Ltd
Acting (with Adam Tolley KC) for the licensee of the MOU footwear brand in a series of contractual disputes concerning exclusive rights under a long-term licensing agreement. Christopher has acted in multiple applications for interim and urgent injunctive relief, as well as applications for summary judgment, strike out, declarations and other interlocutory relief: [2022] EWHC 3511 (KB), [2024] EWHC 437 (KB) and [2024] EWHC 1558 (KB).
Major Premier League club
Advising a major Premier League club in relation to a proposed redevelopment surrounding its stadium and the potential impact on stadium operations, crowd safety and capacity. The work included advising on potential judicial review proceedings, legitimate expectation and other public and private law remedies.
Gama Aviation FZC v Bin Otaiba Investment Group [2026] EWHC 258 (Comm)
Acting for Gama Aviation in Commercial Court proceedings arising from an aircraft management agreement. The dispute concerned unpaid management fees, the exercise of a contractual lien over the aircraft, termination of the agreement, and liability for repair, parking and hangarage costs.
Aircraft leasing and sales
Assisting with advice concerning multiple aircraft leases and follow-on sales, including liability arising from breaches of an aircraft purchase agreement.
Aircraft insurance
Assisting with advice on whether aircraft insurance policies responded to events arising from the war in Ukraine.
Christopher holds a private pilot’s licence and has a detailed practical understanding of aircraft and the aviation industry.
Harrop v Skipton Building Society [2024] EWCA Civ 1106
Acted (with Giles Wheeler KC) for the successful Respondent in the Court of Appeal in a challenge to the settlement of a Plevin-type undisclosed commission claim under s.140A of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 arising from the sale of a PPI policy. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and gave important guidance on the finality of settlement agreements in PPI claims, the effect of the regulatory redress regime, and the application of s.140A to settlement agreements.
Confidential LCIA arbitration
Acting in a substantial international banking and derivatives arbitration concerning transactions under a 2002 ISDA Master Agreement. The dispute involved termination, alleged Events of Default, illegality and sanctions, and expert evidence on multiple foreign systems of law.
Brown v Barclays UK Bank plc
Acting as sole counsel for Barclays UK Bank on an application to set aside a default judgment and strike out the underlying claim concerning standing-order payments and the bank/customer mandate.
Banking litigation
Regularly instructed as sole counsel for major banks in banking and consumer credit disputes, including at final and interlocutory hearings. Clients have included Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and MBNA.
Okuashvili & Ors v Ivanishvili & Ors [2025] EWHC 829 (Ch)
Acting (with Simon Atrill KC) for the successful former Georgian Ambassador to Russia in substantial international fraud proceedings. The High Court held that all claims sought to be brought against him had no real prospect of success. The proceedings involved alleged extortion, conspiracy and complex jurisdictional issues.
Harrington & Ors v Retiwalla
Acting as sole counsel in defending claims involving allegations of fraud, deceit and conspiracy arising from technology projects and alleged diversion of business opportunities.
Classic Land Rover dispute
Advising an overseas purchaser on claims for deceit and fraudulent misrepresentation arising from the purchase and proposed export of a classic Land Rover, including potential personal liability of a company director and rescission.
Pan-NOx Emissions Litigation
Acting for the Peugeot Citroën DS Lead Defendants in the largest group action in English legal history. The litigation involves more than 1.6 million claimants and complex claims concerning alleged prohibited defeat devices in diesel vehicles. Christopher was part of the Fountain Court team, led by John Taylor KC and James Cutress KC, including at the lengthy legal issues trial from October 2025 to March 2026.
Matchroom Boxing Ltd v Boxxer Ltd and Sky UK Ltd
Acting (with John Mehrzad KC) for Sky UK in a commercial dispute in the professional boxing industry concerning matching rights and restrictive covenants in boxing promotional agreements and alleged induced breaches of contractual rights.
Harrop v Skipton Building Society [2024] EWCA Civ 1106
Acted (with Giles Wheeler KC) for the successful Respondent in the Court of Appeal in a dispute concerning the settlement of a Plevin-type undisclosed commission claim. The appeal raised issues concerning contractual finality, the regulatory redress regime and the application of s.140A of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 to settlement agreements.
Artcrafts International SpA v MOU Ltd
Acting (with Adam Tolley KC) for the licensee in a series of contractual disputes concerning exclusive rights under a long-term licensing agreement, including multiple applications for interim and urgent injunctive relief: [2022] EWHC 3511 (KB), [2024] EWHC 437 (KB), [2024] EWHC 1558 (KB).
Commission Recovery Ltd v Marks & Clerk LLP and Long Acre Renewals
Acted in the High Court for the claimant in proceedings concerning alleged secret commissions. The commercially funded representative claim under CPR 19.8 was permitted to proceed, subsequently produced the leading Court of Appeal decision at [2024] EWCA Civ 9, and later settled.
Mojela v Canmart Ltd & Akanda Corporation [2023] EWHC 2668 (Ch)
Acting with Adam Tolley KC for the successful defendants in High Court proceedings brought by the former Executive Chair of an international NASDAQ-listed medical cannabis group, and subsequently instructed as sole counsel in relation to the appeal. Successfully resisted summary judgment on claims exceeding £1.8 million.
Okuashvili & Ors v Ivanishvili & Ors [2025] EWHC 829 (Ch)
Acting (with Simon Atrill KC) for one of the successful defendants in substantial international proceedings involving alleged fraud and extortion, jurisdiction, service out and full and frank disclosure.
Sanders & Simpson v Catenae Innovation plc
Acting as sole counsel for former shareholders and senior executives in a dispute arising from the sale of a controlling interest in a technology company. Appeared on an application for summary judgment and strike out involving a share purchase agreement, shareholders’ agreement, restrictive covenants, equitable set-off and alleged lost business opportunities.
United States Air Force dispute
Advising in relation to a multimillion-pound commercial dispute with the United States Air Force arising from a food-service concession at RAF Lakenheath, including proposed claims for breach of contract, misrepresentation, lost profits and lost commercial opportunities.
PACCAR / litigation funding
Advising (with Nico Leslie) a leading litigation funder on potential market exposure arising from the Supreme Court proceedings in PACCAR, including enforceability and restructuring of funding agreements, severance, restitution, limitation and settlement agreements.
Gama Aviation FZC v Bin Otaiba Investment Group [2026] EWHC 258 (Comm)
Acting for Gama Aviation in Commercial Court proceedings arising from an aircraft management agreement. The dispute concerned unpaid management fees, the exercise of a contractual lien over the aircraft, termination of the agreement, and liability for repair, parking and hangarage costs.
Mojela v Canmart Ltd & Akanda Corporation [2023] EWHC 2668 (Ch)
Acting with Adam Tolley KC in proceedings involving corporate governance, fiduciary duties of a former Executive Chair and the liquidation in Lesotho of a key operating subsidiary. Subsequently instructed as sole counsel in relation to the appeal.
Stephan v Amazon.com Inc
Acting for Professor Andreas Stephan in collective proceedings concerning alleged abuses of dominance affecting UK-based merchants. He succeeded in the carriage dispute ([2025] CAT 6), the proceedings were certified ([2025] CAT 42), and Christopher also acted (with Kieron Beal KC) in successfully resisting Amazon’s subsequent opt-in application.
Pan-NOx Emissions Litigation
Acting for the Peugeot Citroën DS Lead Defendants in group litigation concerning alleged prohibited defeat devices in diesel vehicles, involving more than 1.6 million claimants. Christopher was part of the Fountain Court team, led by John Taylor KC and James Cutress KC, including at the legal issues trial from October 2025 to March 2026.
Mojela v Canmart Ltd & Akanda Corporation [2023] EWHC 2668 (Ch)
Acting with Adam Tolley KC for the successful defendants in a dispute concerning the summary dismissal of the Executive Chair of an international NASDAQ-listed group, and subsequently instructed as sole counsel in relation to the appeal. Issues included a senior executive service agreement, gross misconduct, fiduciary duties, deferred compensation and bonus entitlements.
Lodhi v Lloyds Bank plc
Acting as sole counsel for Lloyds Bank in successfully seeking summary judgment/strike out of a claim arising from termination of an IT contractor’s engagement, involving an umbrella company, managed services provider and end-user bank.
Sanders & Simpson v Catenae Innovation plc
Acting as sole counsel for two former senior executives in proceedings concerning post-termination restrictive covenants, alleged misuse of a business opportunity, inducement of breach of contract and the scope of employees’ duties of loyalty and disclosure.
Harrop v Skipton Building Society [2024] EWCA Civ 1106
Acted (with Giles Wheeler KC) for the successful Respondent in the Court of Appeal in a challenge to settlement of a Plevin-type undisclosed commission claim under s.140A of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.
Pan-NOx Emissions Litigation
Acting for the Peugeot Citroën DS Lead Defendants in the Pan-NOx Emissions Litigation, including at the lengthy legal issues trial. The claims form part of exceptionally large-scale consumer litigation involving more than 1.6 million claimants.
Banking and consumer credit litigation
Regularly instructed as sole counsel for major banks in Consumer Credit Act litigation concerning PPI and undisclosed commission, including at final hearings. Experience includes unfair relationships, limitation and deliberate concealment, the FCA/DISP redress regime, settlement, previous redress, quantum and compensatory interest. Clients have included HSBC, Lloyds and MBNA.
Pan-NOx Emissions Litigation
Acting for the Peugeot Citroën DS Lead Defendants in the largest group action in English legal history, involving more than 1.6 million claimants, including at the legal issues trial from October 2025 to March 2026.
Stephan v Amazon.com Inc
Acting for the class representative in CAT collective proceedings, including the successful carriage dispute, certification and successful resistance to Amazon’s subsequent opt-in application.
Commission Recovery Ltd v Marks & Clerk LLP and Long Acre Renewals
Acted in the High Court for the claimant in the first commercially funded representative action under CPR 19.8 permitted to proceed, which subsequently produced [2024] EWCA Civ 9 and later settled.
PACCAR / litigation funding
Advising (with Nico Leslie) a leading litigation funder on the consequences of PACCAR for litigation funding agreements, including in connection with the Trucks cartel collective proceedings.
Hiscox
Acting in a coverage dispute under a financial services crime policy concerning alleged losses arising from fraudulent communications and transfers, including policy provisions dealing with fraud, payment instructions and computer-related crime.
Confidential LCIA arbitration
Acting in a substantial international banking and derivatives arbitration under the LCIA Rules concerning transactions under a 2002 ISDA Master Agreement, including termination, alleged Events of Default, illegality and sanctions.
Confidential LCIA arbitration
Acting in an international derivatives arbitration involving ISDA illegality and sanctions provisions and the effect of international sanctions regimes on payment obligations, including expert evidence on foreign sanctions regimes following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Matchroom Boxing Ltd v Boxxer Ltd and Sky UK Ltd
Acting (with John Mehrzad KC) for Sky UK in a commercial dispute in professional boxing concerning matching rights, restrictive covenants and alleged induced breaches of contractual rights.
Major Premier League club
Advising a major Premier League club in relation to a proposed redevelopment surrounding its stadium and potential effects on crowd safety, capacity and major sporting and entertainment events, including potential judicial review proceedings.
Boxing licence / anti-doping dispute
Advising in connection with urgent injunctive relief arising from a high-profile boxing licence dispute concerning a major-venue fight. The matter involved the British Boxing Board of Control, a positive drugs test and anti-doping regulations.
International football dispute
Advising a Northern Irish sportswear manufacturer in an international commercial dispute with a Football Federation concerning its long-standing role as official kit supplier to national football teams, sponsorship and supply arrangements.
GT3 motorsport dispute
Advising a professional motor-racing team in disputes arising from an international GT3 programme involving races in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including unpaid racing fees, contractual responsibility for accident damage, insurance and repair costs.
Tennis
Advising a tennis club in a governance dispute concerning proposed constitutional changes and the operation of the club’s rules.
Christopher is committed to undertaking pro bono work in sport and has acted without charge in a range of sporting disputes. This includes advising athletes and clubs on regulatory, disciplinary and governance matters, including where access to specialist legal representation might otherwise be difficult.
Assisting (during pupillage) with drafting advice concerning the potential professional negligence of a firm when it provided legal advice.
Assisting (during pupillage) with research and advice in relation to the correctness of historical legal advice given to a company.
Drafted advice for a premier league football club concerning a potential judicial review application.
Seeking urgent injunctive relief against the British Boxing Board of Control, including producing advice on the court’s supervisory jurisdiction over sport governing bodies.
Advising a Premier League football club in respect of the FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations, FA Crowd Management Measures and the Sports Grounds Safety Authority.
Advising a Premier League football club concerning a judicial review application.
Advising sports professionals (including a World Boxing Association titleholder) in relation to Anti-Doping Regulations and the potential impact on their licences.
Daniel Carall-Green, instructed by Geradin Partners, acted as sole counsel for Prof…
Hannah Bernstein and Christopher Monaghan, instructed by Geradin Partners, working alongside Laurence Page…
In a judgment handed down on 7 April 2025 in Okuashvili &…
Oliver Duane
Team Leader
+44 (0)20 7842 3779
Click here to email
Danny Pile
Team Leader Assistant
+44 (0)20 3873 6859
Click here to email
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